May 30, 2018, 8:11 pm
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Oct 14, 2018, 11:11 pm
#661
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: YVR, KUL
Programs: AC, MH, BA, AF-KL
Posts: 2,904
I have my first CX flight in about 30 years coming up in 4 weeks time.
Originally CX712 from BKK to HKG was on an A330, but this appears to have been switched to an A359. I am currently in seat 12A. Are there any drawbacks to this seat given that there does not appear to be an 11A?
Originally CX712 from BKK to HKG was on an A330, but this appears to have been switched to an A359. I am currently in seat 12A. Are there any drawbacks to this seat given that there does not appear to be an 11A?
On a short hop like BKK-HKG, I doubt it'll be that big of a nuisance.
Also have a look at this thread:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cath...ing-guide.html
Oct 15, 2018, 2:30 am
#662
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 1,628
Also have a look at this thread:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cath...ing-guide.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cath...ing-guide.html
Maybe I need to move myself back a couple of rows
Oct 15, 2018, 2:51 am
#663
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX, UA, Shangri-La, Hyatt, Starwood
Posts: 7,708
If we're going to get full FT-style here: if longhaul, i'd ask if traffic bothers you (Mrs. QRC loves being near the galley, I prefer far away). And I would avoid for long-haul personally due to galley proximity mostly, bathroom proximity secondary. But short-haul who cares, you'll be in the air 120 minutes max. 30-40 of those minutes (at least) are with the seatbelt sign on. In that seat hands down you get more attentive service out of the galley and flight attendants noticing something proactively for you. aka better service. to me the upside of more and faster coffee refills outweighs a few people walking by my seat who i don't notice anyway. again if i were sleeping I'd care. but to BKK so what? FWIW, I'm in the neighborhood of 20 or so A359 short-haul J flights at this point, a few in 12K/A, and I'd definitely take it if available short-haul. That's my personal preference. But I know everyone has their own ways of thinking about it.
Oct 15, 2018, 4:02 am
#664
Join Date: Apr 2017
Programs: Marco Polo Club, KF
Posts: 208
Slightly off-thread but I did 11D on the A359 for the second time last night as an opup on short haul. But for the fact that it was an opup and short haul I would not be at all happy... The blessed curtain was left open for the whole sector and I swear I felt like I was an extra member of the galley crew for the entire flight. With this particular crew that was actually a bigger distraction than being half a metre from the lav door. It is quite amazing that CX opted for this and I understand have doubled down with it on the 359K. Given these are primarily intended as long and medium-long haul birds it follows that unless CX wishes to deal with seriously unhappy pax on these flights there are essentially two less J class revenue seats .
Oct 16, 2018, 5:19 am
#665
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Bangkok
Posts: 127
B-KQD returned HKG today - in new livery and now in 77K configuration
B-KQE flew XMN today - the aircraft will be painted in new livery and will be converted to 77K. WiFi will be installed on the aircraft.
B-KQE flew XMN today - the aircraft will be painted in new livery and will be converted to 77K. WiFi will be installed on the aircraft.
Oct 17, 2018, 5:07 pm
#666
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Bangkok
Posts: 127
B-KPL has returned HKG today as CX3397 - now in 77A configuration with Wi-Fi.
B-KPN went XMN today as CX3382 - the aircraft will be changing to 77A re-configuration and Wi-Fi will be added.
Last edited by mr.supakrit; Oct 17, 2018 at 5:33 pm
Oct 20, 2018, 8:17 am
#668
Join Date: Apr 2017
Programs: CX DM
Posts: 227
https://news.cathaypacific.com/catha...nterim-results
Only 1 leased B77W would leave the fleet in 2018.
Only 1 leased B77W would leave the fleet in 2018.
Oct 20, 2018, 2:26 pm
#669
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Dubai
Programs: Emirates Skywards Gold
Posts: 108
773
Well I think they are leasing 5 773 from Emirates only until the 777-9 arrived in 2021. And then it's 773 will be replaced by that aircraft as I think.
Oct 20, 2018, 9:50 pm
#670
Join Date: Feb 2017
Programs: CATHAY PACIFIC
Posts: 71
I found HTJ(321) in new livery. But wait for a photo to confirm. B-hlo/t/u/v have all done long period checks at HKG, no livery changes?
Oct 20, 2018, 9:51 pm
#671
Join Date: Feb 2017
Programs: CATHAY PACIFIC
Posts: 71
777-9 is replacing 77W instead of 773. I believe CX will keep 773 at least for another 5 years as they are now undergoing cabin retrofits.
Oct 20, 2018, 11:15 pm
#672
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Dubai
Programs: Emirates Skywards Gold
Posts: 108
Anyone know when will the next 77W retirement scheduled date is?
Oct 21, 2018, 7:06 am
#674
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Never home.
Posts: 2,971
Newly wifi equipped aircraft:
B-KQD (77K)
B-KPL (77A)
That's 10/52 currently flying 77Ws completed.
B-KQD (77K)
B-KPL (77A)
That's 10/52 currently flying 77Ws completed.
Oct 21, 2018, 6:29 pm
#675
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX, UA, Shangri-La, Hyatt, Starwood
Posts: 7,708